Training Specialist

Saronic Technologies • Franklin, LA

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Saronic Technologies is a leader in revolutionizing autonomy at sea, dedicated to developing state-of-the-art solutions that enhance maritime operations through autonomous and intelligent platforms.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in aluminum welding, fitting, or a related shipbuilding/heavy manufacturing trade, in a training, mentoring, or lead role.
• Certification in any of the following areas: manufacturing, mariner, welding, and/or electrical.
• Strong facilitation, writing, editing, project management, and organization skills.
• Ability to partner directly with subject matter experts to scope learning objectives and translate complex content into accessible learning experiences.
• U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain a security clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Experience producing and delivering training in manufacturing or technical environments.
• Experience administering training in a Learning Management System (LMS); Cornerstone preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Instructional Design, Education, or a related field.
• Experience creating training for defense, aerospace, or autonomous systems.
• Experience facilitating live or virtual training sessions for end users or technical teams.
• Experience conducting skills gap analyses or training needs assessments on a production floor.

Responsibilities

• Own the training calendar at the Franklin shipyard — scheduling, logistics, and materials — and lead onboarding that gives new hires a consistent start and accelerates time to productivity.
• Partner with shipyard leadership, production supervisors, and subject matter experts to identify skill gaps and translate them into practical, hands-on instruction.
• Adapt corporate-developed content for site conditions and confirm programs are delivered consistently to standard across trades.
• Apply adult learning principles and site safety, operational, and compliance requirements to all trainings delivered on the floor.
• Track completion, quality, and learner feedback in the learning management system, report results to shipyard leadership and corporate L&D, and use that data to refine programs.
• Design and deliver on-the-job training for welders, fitters, and related production trades — covering blueprint reading, layout, assembly, and the safe use of trade tools, equipment, and rigging.
• Deliver required equipment and safety training, including Powered Industrial Truck certification, reinforcing PPE, fire prevention, and equipment inspection expectations in every session.
• Coach trainees in real time during hands-on practice and escalate when a pattern points to a process or program issue rather than an individual one.
• Host and coordinate local workforce development partners on site visits, materials reviews, and third-party-led sessions, working with corporate L&D on implementation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level